An impossible heist. A thief and a rogue. But will she steal his heart, instead? The Company of Rogues finally knows the identity of the mastermind behind a plot against the queen—but their enemy is still one step ahead of them. When he kidnaps one of theirs, the Rogues plan a daring rescue mission that will lead them into the heart of the bloodthirsty Crimson Court.It’s a job for a master thief, … Crimson Court.
It’s a job for a master thief, and there’s nothing Charlie Todd likes more than a challenge. To pull off the impossible, Charlie needs a crew, including the only thief who’s ever been able to outfox him.
He broke her heart. But now she must risk it all to save his life…
Lark’s spent years trying to forget her past, but the one thing she can’t ignore is the way a single smile from Charlie still sets her heart on fire. When he proposes they work together again, it feels just like old times, but she has one rule: this is strictly business.
It’s Charlie’s last chance to prove he can be trusted with her heart. But Lark’s keeping a deadly secret. And as passions are stirred and the stakes mount, it might be the kind of secret that could destroy them all…
Ocean’s 11 meets Dracula, in this sexy paranormal heist by USA Today Bestselling Author, Bec McMaster. If you like sexy paranormal romances, steampunk shenanigans, and plenty of action-adventure (vampires, dirigible flights, and steamy rooftop chases), then dive into this thrilling heist with Charlie and Lark.
Don’t miss any of the London Steampunk: The Blue Blood Conspiracy books!
Book 1: Mission: Improper.
Book 2: The Mech Who Loved Me.
Book 3: You Only Love Twice.
Book 4: To Catch A Rogue.
Book 5: Dukes Are Forever
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4.5 stars ARC Review
Ah, *sigh*. This is my response after reading the first few pages of this book. It is such a pleasure to be back on the London Steampunk world. I really enjoy all of Bec McMaster’s works, but there is something special about this particular setting. There is a sense of delight in the story. I adore both the heroine, Lark, and the hero, Charlie. They have a childhood friendship that gets kindled into something more. I did not realize it as the time I was reading, but the story of two underdogs finding love and success in the world is my gravy. Put in the context of an espionage caper, this story is irresistible.
Charlie, a member of the Company of Rogues, recruits his childhood but estranged friend, Lark, for a dangerous missing to rescue the leader of the Company from the Crimson Court. Despite the dangerous nature of the mission, and the fact that she has not seen him in three years, Lark agrees to join the mission. This decision is particularly precarious for her because she has her own connection to the Court. Getting Mallory back is a high adventure. The narrative is dangerous and the dialogue flirty. There is great chemistry between Lark and Charlie and there is a sense of discovery in their relationship. I simple adore this book and would recommend it to any fan of the London Steampunk series.
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The long awaited story for Charlie and Lark. I loved all the action, humor, and constant twists Bec have is in this one. She enriched so many of her side characters and their back story while also reintroducing done classic swagger from the first story, Kiss of Steel.
All the while building up to the next story. She keeps me hooked.
Charlie and Lark were best friends before life and feelings got in the way. Almost three years later, they reconnect when Charlie seeks out Lark to ask for her assistance rescuing the Duke of Malloryn from somewhere in Russia. Due to her past, Lark isn’t thrilled, but neither will she willing let Charlie blindly brave a den of danger without watching his back.
I loved Charlie and Lark! They both had some hard knocks from life, but each maintained an air of innocence with each other that gave their romance a sweetness I found adorable. Don’t get me wrong. These two had chemistry galore, yet I liked how McMasters tempered the sizzle with the sweet. She exposed emotions when least expected, thus drawing attention to what made Charlie and Lark mesh so well together and why they trusted one another so deeply.
Aside from a wonderful couple, this book was action packed from the start to finish! Swords, knives, fists, duels, pistols (I love a good action sequence and there are plenty here!), then there are the secrets, rescues, betrayals, and one annoyingly cunning villain I hope gets his comeuppance like you wouldn’t believe…
Book five is up next concerning the Duke of Malloryn and his wife. After everything that was revealed in To Catch a Rogue, I cannot wait to see how all the events through this series tie together! I’m sure it will be a doozie!
If you haven’t tried steampunk, start with Bec McMaster! She is hands down my absolute favorite steampunk author-Phenomenal world building, great characters, and fantastic romance-what’s not to love?!